17 days in Bali Itinerary

Formerly a sleepy fishing village, the beach resort town of Kuta now represents one of Indonesia's most popular tourist destinations.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kuta: Tirta Empul Temple (in Tampaksiring), Tegalalang (Tegalalang Rice Terrace & Mason Elephant Park) and Ubud (Spas & Wellness, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, &more). Spend the 24th (Sat) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. The adventure continues: cool off at Waterbom Bali, stroll through Kuta Beach - Bali, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uluwatu Temple, and kick back and relax at Jimbaran Bay.

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Jakarta to Kuta is an approximately 4.5- hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of train and flight. The time zone changes from Western Indonesia Time to Central Indonesia Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. November in Kuta sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 29°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can go by car to Amed.

A snaking coastline and quaint, sleepy fishing villages characterize Amed, a stretch of shorefront with seven villages in Bali's east.

Change things up with these side-trips from Amed: Tenganan Ancient Village (in Tenganan) and Manggis (Mendira House, Blue Lagoon Beach, &more). There's much more to do: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, stroll through White Sand Beach Yoga, explore the gorgeous colors at USS Liberty Shipwreck, and admire the striking features of Penglipuran.

For more things to do, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Amed day trip planning site.

You can drive from Kuta to Amed in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Amed can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.